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GJ53 EVX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,865 mi
Last recorded37,865 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 EVX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

borderline deterioration/leak in rear exhaust box, advanced deterioration in centre exhaust section

engine check lamp on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2013 37,804 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

borderline deterioration/leak in rear exhaust box, advanced deterioration in centre exhaust section

engine check lamp on

rear exhaust box very close to tyre

very deep cut/split in offside rear tyre inner side wall, cuts/splits in nearside front tyre inner side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,372 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2012 31,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,344 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,953 miles

front registration plate has slight delaminatesion and deterioratesion

Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,611 miles

brake fluid level getting low

nearside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

slight damage offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2006 8,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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GJ53 EVX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ53 EVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ53 EVX registered?

GJ53 EVX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GJ53 EVX safe to buy?

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